Gazebo, deck too close to river raises setback issue

Commissioners disagree on response to land-use code violation

'Mile ... mile and a half'

Teachers' summer backpacking trip featured in film

Public lands agencies launch fire ban

County burn ban still in effect

Shear delight

Photos by Sam Green

Town, sheriff talk enforcement

The Dolores Town board cruised into summer with a swift Tuesday meeting, covering routine business while mending some fences with the sheriff's office. Sales tax revenues have bee...

Hiker missing at Mesa Verde

Texas man lost<br/>since Sunday

Fire ban is back on

Prohibition<br/>on burning back

Alpacas give up coats to make sweaters

Normally the Kathy Butler ranch is calm and serene, sitting peacefully at the edge of the San Juan National Forest on Boggy Draw. Alpacas grazing in the open pasture. A quiet bird watching w...

Second half property taxes due June 15

Montezuma County Treasurer Sherry Dyess reminds property owners that June 15 is the deadline to submit the second half payment for 2012 property taxes. June 15 postmarks will be ...

Community calendar

The Dolores Star encourages people to submit announcements about upcoming events for the Community Calendar. Send announcements to news@doloresstar.com. Items submitted at least two weeks in...

River dance

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo contests start tonight

Saddle up! The Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo will take place Thursday through Saturday at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds. This year 300 participants will compete in front of fans a...